Add 1/96 and 24/45
1/96 + 24/45 is 87/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1440 + 768/1440 = 15 + 768/1440 = 783/1440 - 783/1440 simplified gives 87/160
- So, 1/96 + 24/45 = 87/160
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